This extraction shooter bets on visual fidelity with UE5 and DX12, requiring AVX2 support. It uses volumetric lighting and dense effects, with a recommended baseline of RTX 2070 / RX 5700 XT, indicating it is a demanding title.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, frame rates range from 16 to 40 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 14 to 32 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 9 to 18 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for ARC Raiders. The Xeon Gold 6530 is 160% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-9600K).
The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Xeon Gold 6530 still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $3495. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 16 FPS, equivalent to 0 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.011 fps/$ | 0.010 fps/$ | 0.007 fps/$ | 0.005 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.009 fps/$ | 0.008 fps/$ | 0.005 fps/$ | 0.004 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.005 fps/$ | 0.005 fps/$ | 0.003 fps/$ | 0.003 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k high, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 12 FPS, while the Xeon Gold 6530 has headroom up to 117 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 90% (FPS gap: 105 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Xeon Gold 6530 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 79% | GPU Limits CPU 80% | GPU Limits CPU 83% | GPU Limits CPU 83% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 86% | GPU Limits CPU 86% | GPU Limits CPU 88% | GPU Limits CPU 88% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 87% | GPU Limits CPU 88% | GPU Limits CPU 90% | GPU Limits CPU 89% |
We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.
Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.
CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.
A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU49% - 70% <> GPU93% - 99% <> | CPU53% - 70% <> GPU96% - 100% <> | CPU53% - 72% <> GPU94% - 100% <> | CPU53% - 72% <> GPU94% - 100% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU32% - 48% <> GPU92% - 99% <> | CPU34% - 49% <> GPU95% - 99% <> | CPU34% - 48% <> GPU92% - 99% <> | CPU36% - 51% <> GPU93% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU32% - 46% <> GPU93% - 99% <> | CPU34% - 46% <> GPU96% - 99% <> | CPU34% - 46% <> GPU94% - 99% <> | CPU36% - 47% <> GPU93% - 99% <> |
The Xeon Gold 6530 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 32% and 72% and GPU utilization between 92% and 100%. Xeon Gold 6530 stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 97% at 1080p to 97% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 62% to 40%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 98% average at its highest-load preset, while the Xeon Gold 6530 peaks at 62% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 62% and GPU 97%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 42% and GPU 96%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 40% and GPU 97%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 60% (49-70%) and GPU 96% (93-99%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon Gold 6530 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 98% average load at 1080p (Full HD) Medium while the Xeon Gold 6530 still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.
Your CPU is 160% above and your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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The Xeon Gold 6530 and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run ARC Raiders at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 16 FPS which is classified as "struggling". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $3495 ($1846 CPU + $1649 GPU). Your GeForce RTX 4090 provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your ARC Raiders performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
ARC Raiders does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
ARC Raiders requires at minimum a Core i5-6600K (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (GPU) with 12 GB RAM and 35 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-9600K and GeForce RTX 2070 with 16 GB RAM. Your Xeon Gold 6530 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These ARC Raiders FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.
Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.
Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.
